Report cards are in! How did your wireless provider fare? Article by Daniel Bader for Mobilesyrup The CRTC has issued its first Wireless Code Implementation Report Card after requesting compliance…
You’ve been pouring on the pressure, and now we’re seeing results: Telus has released its first transparency report detailing how many information requests it dealt with from government agencies in…
It’s a win for choice for Canadian wireless users. Wind Mobile is set to become Canada’s fourth major carrier. What do you think about the development? Article by Knowlton Thomas…
If you go over your data limit, Big Telecom makes you pay to top up. But if you don’t use all of your data in a month, that surplus expires…
gatekeepers-share_2-1.png News of $300m in new investment into Wind follows multi-year campaign that secured customer safeguards, new wireless rules, and a more level playing field for independent wireless providers. September…
MP for north shore Montreal, Charmaine Borg, made a presentation at the UofR this morning. Great discussion on privacy at the @UofRegina for more information on privacy visit http://t.co/rocBN6vHSn #NDP…
This guest blog was written by Celia Sankar Telus prepaid wireless pay-per-use customers who racked up balances of over $300 (as a result of topping up to prevent their funds…
Telcos have been making huge profits off of paper bill fees – the practice tellingly known as “pay-to-pay”. These fees are charged disproportionately to low income people and seniors. Do…
A recent CRTC ruling brought the roaming rates that Big Telecom charges smaller companies like Wind Mobile down from the stratosphere. Here’s why they still need to go further Article…
In response to a filing by our community member @Ben Klass, the CRTC is asking Big Telecom some tough questions about whether they give preferential treatment to their own data…
eblast_indieISP_sidebar.png OpenMedia.ca is welcoming Industry Canada’s announcement that it will speed up the process of issuing 3500 MHz spectrum licences for wireless broadband services in rural areas. The community-based organization…
Under pressure from tens of thousands of Canadians, it looks like Ottawa could be about to block one of the Big Three wireless providers from getting even bigger. Article by…
Look out for wireless prices to increase as paperless bills become the norm. Think that’s ridiculous? Rein in Big Telecom at
Recently, the CRTC issued a stern ruling against Rogers for colluding against independent mobile providers on roaming rates. But will they impose penalties or force Rogers to atone for its…
Roam Mobility is hitting Big Telecom where it hurts, offering packages for Canadians who want to travel to the U.S. without paying exorbitant roaming rates. Want to turn the screws…
This is a big step forward and validation of what Canadians have been saying for years! The CRTC have just ruled that telecom giant Rogers discriminates against affordable indie providers…
gatekeepers-share.png CRTC decision exposes how Big Telecom giant Rogers engaged in “unjust discrimination” aimed at blocking Canadians from accessing affordable, independent wireless options July 31, 2014 – A landmark decision…
“We have too much Internet here in Canada” said literally no one ever. Article by Peter Nowak for AlphaBeatic If you’re looking for some good summer reading, check out a…
Why Canadians need to look farther than the U.S. for sensible cell phone policy. Article by Peter Nowak for AlphaBeatic When discussing the state of telecommunications services and their respective…
Tens of thousands of Canadians are speaking out for lower cell phone bills – and this report suggests our pressure could be starting to deliver results. Keep up the pressure…
